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"150 Years of Excellence: The Royal Navy's Proud Legacy" From the historic HMS Bulwark to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho)

Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho)
XCF285101 Our British Navy- Past and Present, from The Boys Own Paper (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)

Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving)
1046135 Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Career of a Naval Surgeon at the Royal Hospital, Haslar)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)

Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving)
3244739 Victors of the Nile, 1803 (engraving) by Bromley, William I (1769-1842); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth, Hampshire

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: A Welsh coal mine (litho)

A Welsh coal mine (litho)
3622182 A Welsh coal mine (litho) by Lacy, Charles John de (c.1860-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welsh coal mine)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Raleigh (engraving)

HMS Raleigh (engraving)
1105758 HMS Raleigh (engraving) by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Raleigh. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: King George VI in naval uniform (photo)

King George VI in naval uniform (photo)
6015221 King George VI in naval uniform (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King George VI (1895-1952) in naval uniform

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters

British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II
6015206 British Vice-Admiral Lord Louis Mountbatten with his staff at Combined Operations Headquarters, World War II, 1942-1943 (photo) by English Photographer

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St

Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St
3244759 Admiral Nelson Receiving the Spanish Admirals Sword, Battle of St. Vincent (coloured engraving) by Orme, Daniel (1766-p.1832) (after); National Museum of the Royal Navy, Portsmouth

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Devastation and Valorous off Portland (engraving)

HMS Devastation and Valorous off Portland (engraving)
1105366 HMS Devastation and Valorous off Portland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Devastation and Valorous off Portland)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w / c on paper)

Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w / c on paper)
BRA309370 Leaving Scapa Flow (pencil & w/c on paper) by Ravilious, Eric (1903-42); Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: John Payne of the British Navy warship HMS Gurkha during the Second World War

John Payne of the British Navy warship HMS Gurkha during the Second World War. Circa 1941

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Royal Navy destroyer HMS Faulknor at sea during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Faulknor at sea during the Second World War. Circa 1942

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939

HMS Norfolk a County-class heavy cruiser Circa 1939

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here prior to her raid on the Belgian port

HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here prior to her raid on the Belgian port of Zeebrugge. Vindictive was part of a raid to block the main entrance of the port thus preventing the Germans

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here on 24th April 1918 after she was in

HMS Vindictive an Arrogant class cruiser seen here on 24th April 1918 after she was in fierce action at Zeebrugge. Vindictive was part of a raid to block the main entrance of the port thus preventing

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The dreadnoughts HMS Superb and HMS Lion seen here at anchor in Lamlash bay off of Arran

The dreadnoughts HMS Superb and HMS Lion seen here at anchor in Lamlash bay off of Arran. 1st May 1914

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Cheering sailors and Wrens of the Royal Navy line the entrance to Gladstone dock in

Cheering sailors and Wrens of the Royal Navy line the entrance to Gladstone dock in Bootle, Liverpool to celebrate the arrival of the U-boat destroyer Captain Frederick John Walker on board HMS Stork

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Briton at Pitcairn Island

HMS Briton at Pitcairn Island
" Vintage engraving showing HMS Briton at Pitcairn Island. On on 17 September 1814, Sir Thomas Staines, who commanded a Royal Navy flotilla of two ships (HMS Briton and HMS Tagus)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Winter quarters of HMS Discovery

Winter quarters of HMS Discovery
" Vintage engraving from 1878 showing the Winter quarters of HMS Discovery. HMS Discovery was a wooden screw storeship, formerly the whaling ship Bloodhound

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The Great Sea Serpent and HMS Daedalus

The Great Sea Serpent and HMS Daedalus
Vintage engraving showing The Great Sea Serpent and HMS Daedalus. The men and officers of HMS Daedalus in August 1848 during a voyage to Saint Helena in the South Atlantic; the creature they saw

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Intrepid in the Middle Ice of Baffins Bay

HMS Intrepid in the Middle Ice of Baffins Bay
Vintage engraving showing a scene from the Arctic expedition of Admiral Sir Edward Belcher. The HMS Intrepid in the Middle Ice of Baffins Bay. 1854

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown

The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown
The Surrender of the German Fleet at Sunset on November 21, 1918, (c1920). German sailors lower the Imperial battle flag on one of the battleships after the First World War armistice

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: H. M. S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). Artist: Symonds & Co

H. M. S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). Artist: Symonds & Co
H.M.S. Inflexible in 1880, c1880, (1904). HMS Inflexible was an Invincible-class battlecruiser of the British Royal Navy. She was built before World War I and had an active career during the war

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy

Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). Artist: Charles John De Lacy
Wounded but Victorious, c1916 (1919). A British battlecruiser being towed into port after the Battle of Jutland. The Battle of Jutland was the largest naval battle fought by the British Royal Navys

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The Look Out, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons

The Look Out, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons
The Look Out, c1890-c1893. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume I, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914

Dreadnoughts and hydroplane, British Grand Fleet, North Sea, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving)

A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving)
XJF3058229 A Prospect of Chatham Dock from Finsbery Windmill (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: COOK: NEWFOUNDLAND, 1763. A Sketch of the Island of Newfoundland drawn in 1763 by James Cook when

COOK: NEWFOUNDLAND, 1763. A Sketch of the Island of Newfoundland drawn in 1763 by James Cook when he was a sailing-master in the Royal Navy

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Lowering the Ensign at Sunset, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons

Lowering the Ensign at Sunset, c1890-c1893. Artist: William Christian Symons
Lowering the Ensign at Sunset, c1890-c1893. A print from Her Majestys Navy Including its Deeds and Battles, by Lieut Chas Rathbone Low, Volume III, JS Virtue & Co, London, 1890-1893

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy in the English

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Battle between the Spanish Armada and the English Royal Navy in the English Channel, 1588. Line engraving, 16th century

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: BALTIMORE: FORT McHENRY. The British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland

BALTIMORE: FORT McHENRY. The British naval bombardment of Fort McHenry, in Baltimore, Maryland, 13-14 September 1814, during the War of 1812. Contemporary aquatint by John Bower

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Hand-colored printed halftone illustration

Hand-colored printed halftone illustration
John Paul Jones in command of the " Ranger" in battle with the British ship " Drake, " American Revolution. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Lord Nelsons Flag ship HMS Victory which lead in the battle of Trafalgar

Lord Nelsons Flag ship HMS Victory which lead in the battle of Trafalgar. Circa 1975

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Royal Navy fleet anchored in Torbay and floodlit in July 1969

Royal Navy fleet anchored in Torbay and floodlit in July 1969

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The Northern Lights Are Captured Over HMS Ocean

The Northern Lights Are Captured Over HMS Ocean
Whilst conducting Cold Weather Amphibious Warfare Training within the beautiful Fjords of Northern Norway, 150 miles north of the Arctic Circle

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Victory

HMS Victory. Sail and rigging plan, half-deck plan of poop, quarter deck and forecastle, midship section and stern elevation

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Haslar Gunboat Yard 33563_049

Haslar Gunboat Yard 33563_049
Haslar Gunboat Yard, Gosport, Hampshire, 2018. Gunboat Traverser System. SZ6199

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier

The Queen Christens Royal NavyaS New Aircraft Carrier
Pictured are events from the Queen Elizabeth naming ceremony conducted at Rosyth Dockyard. Pictured is an RAF Chinook, and Royal Navy Seaking and Merlin Helicopters

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Liverpool Escorts Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

HMS Liverpool Escorts Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov
HMS Liverpool escorts Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov. HMS Liverpool paid escort to the Russian Carrier Admiral Kuznetsov

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: HMS Liverpool Escorts HMS Ark Royal

HMS Liverpool Escorts HMS Ark Royal
HMS Liverpool (front) escorts HMS Ark Royal during Exercise Joint Warrior. HMS Liverpool is the tenth of the class of Type 42 Destroyers and the seventh ship to bear the name

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905

Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905
5311470 Illustration depicting the first trial of a torpedo fired by the Nautilus submarine; 1905. It destroyed the Danish ship 'Dorothee' provided by the British Admiralty, in Walmer Bay

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Advert for 'Egerton Burnett's Royal Navy Serges

Advert for 'Egerton Burnett's Royal Navy Serges
5616652 Advert for 'Egerton Burnett's Royal Navy Serges; (add.info.: Advert for 'Egerton Burnett's Royal Navy Serges (naval issue trousers) for boys to use when bathing in the sea

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Sailors on a battleship making munitions for the army, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

Sailors on a battleship making munitions for the army, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400494 Sailors on a battleship making munitions for the army, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: On a battleship: gun turret, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

On a battleship: gun turret, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho)
STC400485 On a battleship: gun turret, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: 'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400480 'Oiling': a battleship taking in oil fuel at sea, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone

Background imageRoyal Navy Collection: Approaching a battleship at night, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub

Approaching a battleship at night, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub
STC400484 Approaching a battleship at night, illustration from 'The Western Front', pub. by Country Life Ltd, 1917 (litho) by Bone



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"150 Years of Excellence: The Royal Navy's Proud Legacy" From the historic HMS Bulwark to the triumphant return of HMS Invincible from the Falklands in 1982, the Royal Navy has always been at the forefront of maritime power. With iconic vessels like HMS Eagle and its mighty presence on the seas, their strength is unmatched. The flags that fluttered during Nelson's famous signal at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 symbolize a rich history of bravery and determination. These colors still inspire sailors today as they proudly serve under them. During World War II, HMS Illustrious stood tall amidst chaos, proving her mettle time and again. She became a beacon of hope for all who witnessed her might. And let us not forget about HMS Ark Royal, a true force to be reckoned with. In 1936, it was aboard HMS Ajax that courage shone through as she valiantly fought against adversity. This vessel showcased unwavering dedication to duty and honor. The Westland Whirlwinds gracefully taking off from HMS Bulwark remind us that innovation is key in naval warfare. The ever-evolving technology ensures our fleet remains ahead of its adversaries. HMS Superb stands tall among her peers - an embodiment of excellence within the Royal Navy's ranks. Her name resonates with pride throughout every sailor's heart. Witnessing royal navy aircraft carrier HMS Illustrious returning to Portsmouth after a refit fills one with awe and admiration for those who maintain these magnificent vessels' operational readiness year after year. High above RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus soars a Royal Navy Harrier Jet – an emblematic representation of precision and skill possessed by our brave aviators who protect our skies day in and day out. As we reflect upon these remarkable moments throughout history, we are reminded that behind each vessel lies countless stories filled with heroism, sacrifice, camaraderie, and resilience.